If you believe the official meteorological forecast, it is the Oymyakonsky ulus region that is considered the coldest place on our planet where people live. In 2013, in February, scientists recorded the lowest air temperature there - minus 71.2 degrees. Oymyakonsky ulus is located in Yakutia, in the Republic of Sakha.
Tourism business
Despite the harsh climate, tourism is developed at a fairly high level in this region. Fans of extreme recreation visit this place with pleasure, thereby filling the budget of the administration. Since 1999, when the Oymyakonsky ulus became famous for the "Pole of Cold", its famous festival, tourists come here every year not only from the Russian Federation, but also from other states. All Father Frosts so beloved by children from different countries take part in the festival. These are Joulupukki, a winter fairy-tale character from Finland, and Lapland Santa Claus, and Russian Santa Clauses.
All guests greet Chyskhaan - the gloomy and formidable Keeper of the Cold from Yakutia, because he is the host of this holiday.
Extreme
As in most cities of Yakutia, the climatic conditions here are harsh. However, there are many who want to spend their holidays in this place. The most frost-resistant tourists visit the ulus in the winter. Guides lead groups of five people through the taiga, vacationers have the opportunity to go fishing, go hunting, learn the secrets of the Yakut cuisine. By the way, all guests who have reached Oymyakon in winter are encouraged by the certificates of the “Visit to the Pole of Cold”.
Lake Alysardakh, the most picturesque place of the Oymyakon ulus, enjoys great success with tourists. Wildlife is fascinating, and fishing enthusiasts try to catch pike here, which reaches one and a half meters in length in this reservoir. In general, there is enough entertainment in this snowy place for everyone.
